AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 53-11-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD, INSTEAD OF THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, SHALL HAVE JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GEOLOGIC SEQUESTRATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL SERVE AS THE PERMITTING AGENCY FOR CLASS VI UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL WELLS AND IS AUTHORIZED TO PROMULGATE SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ARE NECESSARY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CLASS VI UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL WELL PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 53-11-5, 53-11-7 AND 53-11-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 53-11-3, 53-11-5, 53-11-7, 53-11-23
As Passed by the Senate: 53-11-3, 53-11-5, 53-11-7, 53-11-23
Approved by the Governor: 53-11-3, 53-11-5, 53-11-7, 53-11-23